Andy Murray Not Going to Paris for French Open

It may come as a demoralizing news for Murray's fans world wide, specially in the UK, but it is the reality: Andy Murray is not going to Paris to play the French Open owing to his back injury.

The world no.2 and darling of the British crowd, who made his presence felt in the last year's US Open and Olympics, retired in his first match in Rome due to back injury and pain as was evident from his face.

"It's been a really tough decision, and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice I'm not fit to compete," said the US Open champion.

Talking about his injuries, Murray had said at Rome:

"Until Madrid, it had been OK but it's not been perfect for a long period. You always go into matches with little niggles and such, but it's frustrating when for a long period you're hurting."

Now, having opted out of the Paris clay, Murray will hope to be fit for the start of the grass-court season at Queen's Club on 10 June.

via BBC Sport/Tennis 
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